in the end

ADVERB

eventually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

finally in the course of time one day someday sooner or later ultimately

WEAK

after all at last at the end of the day hereafter in future in the long run sometime when all is said and done

Antonyms

STRONGEST

never

ADVERB

once and for all

Synonyms

WEAK

after all at last at long last at the end conclusively in conclusion it's about time sooner or later

ADVERB

subsequently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterwards finally later

STRONG

after

WEAK

after while at a later date behind by and by consequently in the aftermath infra latterly next

Antonyms

WEAK

earlier former prior

ADVERB

ultimately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basically conclusively finally someday sooner or later

WEAK

after a while after all as a conclusion at last at long last at the close by and by climactically fundamentally hereafter in conclusion in consummation in due time in future in the sequel presently sequentially sometime somewhere

Antonyms

WEAK

never

Example Sentences

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‘It’s a tragic one in the end, but it’s the truth,’ creator Sam Levinson said of the series finale.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end – It always does!”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In fact, he’s always rewarded in the end with even more fame, fortune and power.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Chinese newspaper Economic Observer reported on Tuesday that one of Xu's victims had written on social media: "Justice comes in the end, even if it's late".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But no matter what happens, I know we’ll both be all right in the end.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

in the end

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